Part-time Theatre Technician (9 month)

Job no: 498352
Position type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Division/Equivalent: C - VPAA
School/Unit: College of Arts & Sciences
Department/Office: 33507 - Williams Auditorium
Categories: Staff, Part-Time

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Position Title: Part-time Theatre Technician (9 month)  
Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)  
Department:

33507 - Williams Auditorium

  
Advertised Salary: $17 to $20 per hour; Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.  
Benefits:

Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Part Time Support

  
FLSA: Non-Exempt  
Temporary/Continuing:  Continuing  
Part-Time/Full-Time: Part-Time  
Union Group: N/A  
Term of Position: 9 Month (non-faculty)  
At Will/Just Cause: At Will  
Summary of Position: A part-time Theatre Technician working up to 28 hours per week will assist the Williams Auditorium Manager with all technical aspects of events. This can include sound, scenery, lighting, painting, and running performances in Williams Auditorium. The job schedule will include some days, evenings, and weekends.
This is a 9-month, part-time (no more than 28 hours per week) position during the academic year (mid- August to mid-May) at the main campus in Big Rapids.

The anticipated start date for this position is December 2026; however, this is an estimated date and may be revised as needed.		  
Position Type: Staff  
Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.  
Required Work Experience: Experience beyond high school in the technical aspects of mounting and running events, including set construction, painting, lighting, sound, rigging, and audiovisual.  
Required Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license  
Physical Demands:
  • Office Environment
  • Bending
  • Carrying
  • Electrical Hazards
  • Moving
  • Reaching
  • Sitting
  • Twisting
  • Balancing
  • Climbing
  • Driving
  • Heights
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Repetitive movement
  • Standing
  
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: • College degree in Technical Theatre
• Professional work in the field or related fields
• Experience with Social Media and Publicity/Outreach
• Experience with Front of House/Management
• Experience with graphic design		  
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Assist the auditorium manager with technical and event services for all Williams Auditorium events produced by campus entities and public users.

• Assist the auditorium manager in maintaining inventory and schedules and performing maintenance on sound, lighting, fly system, and audiovisual equipment.

• Responsible for picking items/materials from local vendors.

• Help coordinate incoming show requirements and house capabilities.

• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.

• Assist the auditorium manager in working with students and student employees on all auditorium events and theatre productions.

• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

• Directly responsible to the Williams Auditorium Manager.

• Supervise student employees and students when needed.

• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the University Lab Safety Coordinator.

• Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of your duties.

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.

• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal laws.

• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.

• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.		  
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:    
Skills and Abilities: • Skills and Abilities in all technical theatre aspects or equivalent experience.

• Ability to help supervise an interdisciplinary group.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Effective communication skills.

• Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.		  
Required Documents:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  
Optional Documents:    
Special Instructions to Applicants:    
Initial Application Review Date:
 November 2, 2026  
Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes  
Posting Close Date:
    
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